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Offline kutztownwayne

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My first trip with my own boat
« on: April 10, 2011, 08:41:38 PM »
I bought my first boat back in December to take my adopted sons fishing, something they dreamed of doing one day.  Nothing fancy just a used 20 foot open bow.  Since then I have spent money on everything anyone told me I might need.  I read books and watched on line videos.

But nothing helped me as much as this website.  I have taken everything in and have asked a few questions, and researched old threads.

Well today my one son and I launched for the first time at Barnegat Municipal dock.  Got a reduced rate season pass from the guys there, awesome start!  I have to admit I was a little nervous, would we flub the launch, would the boat start, would I forget the plug in?

But all went well, we had her int he water and the engine started in about 10 minutes. If you were on the bay today, I was the one going granny speed while I got my feel for the boat!

We ended up at the mouth of Oyster Creek, went up the river a little bit with not even a bite.  We came back down just at the mouth of the creek, and sure enough we landed 2 fluke of keeper size. 

I just wanted to share in case you all rememberer your first time out, the nervousness and the fun! 

Only mistake I made was forgetting to raise the engine before I pulled the trailer out of the water, but just dug a little dirt, no biggie!

Thanks to everyone for your posts the past few months and helping me and my son have a great maiden trip!!!   Can't wait for more, thanks again guys.

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Re: My first trip with my own boat
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2011, 08:51:45 PM »
THAT IS AWESOME WAYNE!! clp

One tip.. never stop thinking about making mistakes out there. And Others Making Mistakes that will hurt you. Don't assume everyone know the rules or what they are doing..
 as soon as you think you can get comfortable.. you will get bit in the Arz....
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Re: My first trip with my own boat
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2011, 08:58:09 PM »
IT'll get a whole lot easy . Slow and steady . It come second nature .Give the boys perminent pre launch jobs .Just don't you forget to check them .
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Re: My first trip with my own boat
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2011, 09:09:04 PM »
Sounds like all went well. Congratulations t^

And looks like a little bonus of some fresh fish for dinner. Great job and keep the reports coming. clp
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Re: My first trip with my own boat
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2011, 09:46:31 PM »
Nice.  Best of luck with the new rig!
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Re: My first trip with my own boat
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2011, 09:48:23 PM »
Nice shakedown cruise.. Slow and steady wins the race.  TT^
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Re: My first trip with my own boat
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2011, 10:07:21 PM »
 t^
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Re: My first trip with my own boat
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2011, 10:13:03 PM »
Great report.... t^ t^

We've all been there, it's just a part of the learning curve...Like others have said.. take it slow and easy till you get the hang of it.

you gota be all eyes and try to see a problem before it becomes one.

Looking forward to more reports this summer ;D
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Re: My first trip with my own boat
« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2011, 10:22:05 PM »
Nice Wayne congrats on a successful first trip a day you and your boys will always remember  t^ Hopefully many more successful trips  t^ t^
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Re: My first trip with my own boat
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2011, 05:57:31 AM »
very nice report
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Re: My first trip with my own boat
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2011, 06:11:27 AM »
 Confidence comes with time.  clp
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Re: My first trip with my own boat
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2011, 07:53:45 AM »
NICE REPORT, REMINDS ME OF BEING A KID & MY DAD GETTING HIS BOAT.  t^
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Re: My first trip with my own boat
« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2011, 08:59:04 AM »
Congrats on a successful maiden voyage, and the beginning of living the dream!  clp  With the obvious common sense and respect for the water that you have already shown, I have no doubt you'll do just fine. Many years of fun and safe passage to you and your family sir  chrz  chrz
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Re: My first trip with my own boat
« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2011, 10:00:27 AM »
Bravo clp clp
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Re: My first trip with my own boat
« Reply #14 on: April 11, 2011, 10:38:47 AM »
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Re: My first trip with my own boat
« Reply #15 on: April 11, 2011, 08:54:43 PM »
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Re: My first trip with my own boat
« Reply #16 on: April 11, 2011, 10:31:43 PM »
Your first successful trip as captain really is something to remember.  I have been on boats all my life, yet it still was terrifying and thrilling the first time I was at the helm of MY boat.  Sounds like you had an awesome successful trip with your boy.  They'll remember them forever as I have the trips with my dad. 

If I just have one small piece of advice, it shouldn't take 10 minutes to get the engine started.  It sounds like it ran just fine once it was running, so it's likely a simple fix like your primer bulb or choke.  Might want to get that checked out. 
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Re: My first trip with my own boat
« Reply #17 on: April 12, 2011, 10:13:00 AM »
You are off to a great start. You will never stop learning as long as you are boating. As others have said, keep it slow and steady. If you do get into trouble the consequences will be reduced many times.

If others are trying to hurry you along, don't get flustered and rush things. That's when bad things happen. If they are that impatient, let them get ahead of you at the ramp, etc. Don't make their impatience cause you to make bad decisions.

It is supposed to be fun, keep it that way and you will have some great experience with your kids.  t^
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Re: My first trip with my own boat
« Reply #18 on: April 12, 2011, 04:27:14 PM »
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Re: My first trip with my own boat
« Reply #19 on: April 12, 2011, 05:09:53 PM »
Good Luck and be safe this season!
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